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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1912

Page

3

Graettinger Times Subscription and Notices Note

The notice lists subscription terms in advance for one year six months and requests copy by Tuesday for publication. It also mentions post office filing Graettinger Iowa second class mail matter free ad space for public meetings and pricing for cards of thanks resolutions of sympathy and poetry verses. It urges voting straight Republican ticket next Tuesday from top to bottom to avoid mistakes.

Sheeetertaner MB Graet- Unger Iowa

Two Candidates Battle Over Bull Moose Challenge

The neighboring county canvass notes two candidates, including S B Phillpot of Webster County opposing Congressman F P Woods. The Bull Moose line aims to split the Republican vote, while The Journal backs Woods and the entire Republican ticket, praising Woods’ loyalty to the progressive cause despite the split.

F. P. Woods Bull Moose Party S. B. Phillpot Webster County Woods Progressive Party Bull Moose Republican Greenback Free Silver Frank Manson Journal

Last Time Senate Election Feared in State Politics

The piece argues that by 1914 the direct election of senators will likely be in force, ending the Senate race as a legislative issue. It asserts the Oregon plan will place senator names on the general ballot with voters choosing the senator, binding the legislature to enact the people’s will regardless of party, pending constitutional amendment.

United States General Assembly Iowa Congress Oregon

Legislative party loyalties guide US Senate vote advice

A snippet explains that to support a United States senator a voter should back legislative nominees from the same party. It emphasizes voting for Republican legislators to back Republican senate candidates like Ken yon, and the reverse for the opposing party, reflecting urged partisan alignment.

Local Notes of People Visiting and Helping in the Area

Albret Reno visited from Rodman and stayed with friends for a few days. Carl Jensen started picking corn for Jim Hanson this week. Mrs Lars Olesen is at Graettinger caring for her daughter Mrs Thos Allen who is very sick. Dr Jaard of Estherville visited the OConnor home. Miss Emma Henningsen was an Emmetsburg visitor last week.

Albret Reno Rodman Carl Jensen Jim Hanson Lars Olesen Graettinger Thos. Allen Dr. Jaard Estherville O'Connor Emma Henningsen Emmetsburg

Local Advertisements and Notices Reel

FOR SALE Cabbage car rots parsnips beets rumbag es et c Cal at the house soon 10-31-2 p C K Pierson Dr Stages the eye specialist of Estherville will be in this city on November the 5th to test eyes for glasses Adv FOR SALE Lat 1 and 40 feet off north side of block 2 Inquire of Ward Noble 9-12

C.K. Pierson Dr. Stages Estherville Ward Noble

Lost Island Social Notes and Visits

Mrs A L Lande is improving after illness with Dr Baldwin of Ruthven attending. Lutheran meeting well attended. Wedding bells likely soon in the township. Holver Knutson gave F S Sheffield family a ride to visit the H L Brady clan Sunday. Miss Mabel Oleson hosted friends Friday. Frank Sheffield traveled to West Bend to see John Anderson. Mrs Marie Norris visiting her son’s home currently.

A. L. Lande Dr. Baldwin of Ruthven Holver Knutson F. S. Sheffield H. L. Brady Mabel Oleson Frank Sheffield West Bend Story County John Anderson Marie Norris

Graveling roads bids invited by board in Emmetsburg

Notice for bids for graveling roads invites sealed bids to be received by November 12, 1912, at 1 p.m. in the Auditor's office for hauling gravel for automobile roads at designated places. Bids measured per cubic yard for haul of one quarter, one half, three quarters and one mile. Board of Supervisors. J R Martin County Auditor. 10-24-2

Court House Emmetsburg Board of Supervisors J. R. Martin Covnnty

Local Osgood Notes Include Missionary Visit

A South Walnut Sunday School missionary spoke to the Osgood group on Sunday while Mrs. H. F. Giddings stayed with Mrs. C. S. Wells and plans a winter in Jackson Florida. The Osgood Ladies Aid asks members to bind recipes for printer preparation. Mr. and Mrs. Winters of Pipestone Minnesota are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Block in Osgood, driving down in their auto.

H. F. Giddings C.S. Wells Jackson Florida Osgood Ladies Mrs. Winters Pipestone Minn Mrs. Block Osgood

We Have It For You Best Lumber In Town

We cannot be bought because we have many friends among carpenters and architects who rely on this knowledge. We offer suggestions to sincere home builders on lumber types and share insider experience to help with orders. We stress careful drying as it affects life and durability. baked lumber is brittle and decays, while slow dried lumber preserves life. You want the best. We’ve got it and will prove it.

Fine potatoes from Lars Olesen near Danish Lutheran church

Farmers praise a fine potato offering from Lars Olesen near the Danish Lutheran church. The second crop this year, planted July 20, yields a large variety that is very mealy.

Lars Olesen Olesen

Bolace free sample offer from Jolace Hennedy Co

An old advertisement fragment from Jolace Hennedy Co of Hattie Creek Michigan promotes Bolace as a simple remedy with a free box offer. The copy emphasizes ease of use and claims no special treatment schemes or prices, urging readers to write for the free box.

L. Morrin Bolace Jolace Hennedy Co Hattie Creek, Mich

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